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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 553.23 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 553.23 and 243.65 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 553.23 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/553.23 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 553.23 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 134,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,791.72/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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